Tweeddale West councillor Heather Anderson raised concerns about the proposal during the meeting. She asked: “I’ve got concerns that if it s the council s fault that they’re not moved on, then will they [the service user] have to pay?” In his response, SBC’s senior contracts officer Brian Paris said: “Some people are resistant to move on from a residential care setting. “When someone is staying longer than they need they are charged. We wouldn’t charge if their needs require for them to be in that setting.” Council leader Shona Haslam added: “I can assure you that if a care package isn’t in place they will not be charged for their extended stay.